MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - September 23, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 46

Sponsored by:

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 26, 2004 --"a great course to run a PR on..." http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Pumpkin Trot, St. Johns, October 10, 2004 http://www.geocities.com/pumpkinsinpark/

Columbus Marathon - October 17, 2004 More info and registration online at http://www.columbusmarathon.com

Toronto Marathon, Sunday, October 17, 2004 10th anniversary - http://www.torontomarathon.com

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 24, 2004 http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com/

Lansing Turkeyman Trot 5K, Thursday, November 25, 2004 http://www.runningfoundation.com

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty Past issues are available at http://michiganrunner.net/news/

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK (NON-RUNNING)

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN

__/ SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

__/ SILVER VALLEY TRAIL RUN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD, LEELANAW PENINSULA

__/ HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: WATCH OUT FOR THE CLARKSTON GIRLS

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

--CHRIS WEHRMAN WINS CHICAGO HALF-MARATHON

--BRIAN SELL, CLINT VERRAN GEAR UP FOR CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN

__/ DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV

__/ HP HOUSTON MARATHON SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTS PRIZE MONEY

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING FALL SCHEDULE

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"What a run! I was the penultimate ultra runner (that means I came in next to last). The course was downright mean in places. I stepped into some muck and sank clear to my chin. I'm scratched, bruised, sore, chaffed, sun-burnt and on the verge of losing my right toe-nail which had finally grown back after last year's run.

Along the way I came to the conclusion that, indeed, last year's course was sissified, and this year's course was righteous. I'll be back next year with a tad more respect for your course."

--Dave Swenson, Ames, IA, 50 Mile finisher, Dances with Dirt 2004

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK (NON-RUNNING)

"That's because I eat properly: red meat and gin."

-- Julia Child, when asked by NPR radio host Diane Rehm why she had so much energy.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN

Michigan Runner TV cameras show why the Capital City River Run continues to grow in popularity. The scenic 10 Mile and 5K courses along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers, terrific long-sleeved shirts, kids races and top-notch organization are among the reasons. Races begin and end at 9:30 am Sunday, September 26 at the Impressions 5 Science Center in downtown Lansing. First gentleman Dan Mulhern will be among those running the 10 mile as a fall marathonn tune-up.

http://michiganrunner.tv/2003capitalcity/

__/ SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - You

can try the half-marathon or the 5K in addition to the marathon in this event which garnered many kudos and two world-records in it's first running last year. Among the prizes offered is a $5000 prize for the "Neighbourhood Challenge" awarded to the neighborhood with the best entertainment and crowd support. If you go, wave to the Michigan Runner cameras.

http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

__/ SILVER VALLEY TRAIL RUN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - The 7 mile run through the Huron National Forest is a treat, ande so is the city of Tawas on the shores of Lake Huron. This race is known for it's beautiful course, keeper T-shirts, post-race prizes and friendly organization. For more information, see http://www.tawas.info. __/ MRN ON THE ROAD, LEELANAW PENINSULA The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association surely does know how to throw a party. Beginning with the Harvest Stompede packet pick-up on Friday night, we could sample wine, feast on shrimp, salad, pizza and dessert. Michigan Runner editor Scott Sullivan and I next headed to the race start among the spectacular scenery of the Ciccone Vineyards Saturday morning where a pre-race spread greeted more than 700 runners and their accompanying supporters. That's right, a pre-race spread of fruit, cookies, bagels, coffee and pastries. The 5K and 7 mile races themselves are an incomparable feast for the eyes. The really hilly race courses did require that we refuel after the races, and so we did. The post-race party continued with the Harvest Stompede winery tour-- a progressive pasta and wine dinner to each of the eleven participating wineries. We congratulate race director Nate Rouse, vintner Tony Ciccone, and Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association's Rick Coates for a spectacular event.

Michigan Runner TV is showing the 5K Stinger now; the 7 Mile Grapebuster and the Wine Tour shows will be on later this week: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004harvest/.

__/ HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: WATCH OUT FOR THE CLARKSTON GIRLS The nationally ranked Clarkston High School girls cross country team showed their stuff at the Spartan Invitational last Friday. The top five (Jenny Morgan 18:05, Liz Mengyan 18:14, Anne Oltman 19:05, Lyndsay Smith 19:12, and Gillian Nordquist 19:52) placed 1,2,9,11, and 23 to win over powerhouses Goodrich, Rockford and Traverse City Central. Meanwhile, the "B" team including three freshmen had a strong showing at the Holly Invitational. __/ GREAT PERFORMANCES --CHRIS WEHRMAN WINS CHICAGO HALF-MARATHON - Former Michigan resident Chris Wehrman won his fourth Chicago Half- Marathon in 1:07:06 last Sunday, September 19. Chris now makes his home in Chicago and plans to run the ING New York City Marathon in November.

http://www.chicagoaa.com/news/chicagohalf04final.html

--BRIAN SELL, CLINT VERRAN GEAR UP FOR CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN Brian Sell and Clint Verran crossed the finish line together at last Sunday's Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run half marathon, finishing 8th and 9th in 1:04:00. The two also finished together at the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in January. Sell and Verran, both members of the Hanson-Brooks Distance Project, are among the elite athletes planning to run the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on October 10. Hanson-Brooks teammate Trent Briney is also scheduled to run Chicago.

__/ DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV

Training for a fall marathon? Check out Doug Kurtis' marathon training series for inside tips from the winner of 40 marathons.

http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/

__/ HP HOUSTON MARATHON SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTS PRIZE MONEY HOUSTON, SEPT. 16, 2004 -- The organizing committee of the HP Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon has significantly boosted prize money for both 2005 events. A prize purse of $100,900 will be awarded, with a top prize of $10,000 going to the male and female winners of the marathon. Half marathon winners will each receive $5,000. In addition to the open division, prize money will be awarded to masters winners, wheelchair competitors and Houston-area men and women.

Over 15,000 participants are expected for the Sunday, January 16 event, which is the largest marathon and half-marathon in Texas. http:// hphoustonmarathon.com.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING FALL SCHEDULE

September 26: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

October 2: Red October Run, Wayne

October 10: Lasalle Bank Chicago Marathon

October 17: Toronto Marathon, Columbus Marathon

October 24: Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon

October 30: Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinaw Island

November 14: Roseville Big Bird

November 25: Detroit Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot __/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

Next (& last) race: Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 24

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Sunday, September 26

* Capital City River Run, Lansing, 9:30 am, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20MR (training), Dick Miles, (517) 223-2681, http://www.ccriverrun.org

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 6:15 am, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 5KR, http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Saturday, October 2

* Running Fit 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, 8:00 am http://runningfit.com

* Hansons High School Cross-Country Invitational, Sterling Heights, 10:00 am, Delia Park, http://hansons-running.com

* Red October Run, Wayne, 9:50 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1M kid's run, (313) 586-5486, http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Road Runner Akron Marathon & Team Relays, Akron, 8:00 am, 26.2 MR, relays, Kids FR, http://akronmarathon.org

Sunday, October 3

* Hansons Marathon Training Run, Grosse Pointe Woods, 8:00 am, http://hansons-running.com

Saturday, October 9

* Portage Invitational Cross Country Meet, Portage, 9:00 am, http://www.portageinvite.com

Sunday, October 10

* Hidden Forest Trail Run, Clarkston, 9:30 am, 8.5MR, 5.5 MR, 2.5 MR/W, http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Pumpkin Trot, St. Johns, 1:20 pm, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Dash, http://www.geocities.com/pumpkinsinthepark/

Sunday, October 17

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, 26.2 MR/W, wheelchair, relays, http://www.columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relay, http://www.torontomarathon.com

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